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Strawberry Lemon Cake

Strawberry Lemon Cake

Delicious Strawberry Lemon Cake is a refreshing dessert combining sweet strawberries and zesty lemons, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries sliced for decoration

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking pan
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven and prepare the baking pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream softened butter, then add eggs and vanilla extract.
  4. Mix in lemon zest and lemon juice.
  5. Gradually combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients until well blended.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Allow to cool before icing.
  9. For the icing, combine powdered sugar, softened butter, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  10. Frost the cooled cake and decorate with sliced strawberries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 15g

Notes

This Strawberry Lemon Cake can be modified with different citrus zests or added berries for a unique twist.

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